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It has been a whole year since I lost my younger sister Maryanne Asuku. It is almost unreal. The fact that I will never run into her again in this sphere of mortal beings is difficult to believe, but as many philosophers and faith bearers as well as the good books put it, let me […] read more Encountering grief: Different pathways (Part 1)
Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brink The northern coast of Jamaica once served as the backdrop for scenes in the James Bond thriller No Time to Die. But today, beneath those same turquoise waves, a real-life mission is unfolding: the race to pull a dying coral reef back from the brink. However, the tools a team of divers are carrying to the seafloor are not what you would expect to find in a marine biologist’s kit. They are installing waterproof speakers at the bottom of the ocean, and the man leading the team is not a scientist. Continue reading...
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, plans to increase its supplies to Asian countries fivefold by 2030, driven by capacity growth supported primarily by the launch of a major new polymer production facility, the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), in Russia’s Far East. With an [...] Source from InfoStride News
European Central Bank Governing Council member Peter Kazimir suggested the Iran war might necessitate an eventual interest-rate hike.
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Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu has spoken up about an unaware clip of him selling thrifted wares at a market. The actor who was seen attending to customers while displaying his wares, dismissed the mockery the video garnered, noting that he is proud of his hustle.
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Beyonce marked a significant milestone on Thursday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her groundbreaking album Lemonade, which was released on April 23, 2016.
Repsol SA, BP Plc and slate of other oil firms have been accused of abusing market dominance and anti-competitive practices in a complaint filed by a Spanish wholesaler of refined fuels.
Ifo President Clemens Fuest says Germany could be "at the beginning of a stagflationary shock" after the institute's expectations index dropped to 83.3 in April from a revised 85.9 the previous month — the lowest level since August 2023. He speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Lagos State Government has denied allegations that it is protecting suspects linked to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, stating that its decision not to prosecute was based solely on insufficient evidence. In a detailed response issued on Friday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, faulted a publication titled […] Owode Onirin killings: Lagos Govt denies shielding suspects
By Eniafe Alawo An estate management firm has petitioned the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, over the “heinous activities” of a land-grabbing militia accused of invading the judgement land belonging to Madam Sinatu Adeoye of Osogbo. The firm warns that the group’s operations are threatening state peace and could reverse the government’s developmental strides...
